Who said "Imagination is the birthplace of all that has ever been."?

This quote is attributed to William Astor.

Imagination is the birthplace of all that has ever been. - William Astor

"Imagination is the birthplace of all that has ever been."

William Astor Imagination

Merchant & Real Estate American 1763–1848

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